USCG Exam PracticeCourse to steer to compensate for current
In the current vector triangle, 'drift' is defined as which of the following?
- A. The direction toward which the current is flowing
- ✓ The speed of the currentCorrect
- C. The angular difference between course steered and course made good
- D. The distance a vessel is displaced from its DR position
Why B is correct
Bowditch Ch. 23 §2302 defines set as the direction toward which the current is flowing and drift as the speed of the current. These two terms are frequently confused on the exam.
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 23 §2302